We just never felt comfortable with the literary license or whatever, said Marty, who to a degree was both brother and father; their father had long ago divorced from their mother, Barbara, and Leo Burlsworth died of cancer while Brandon was in college. When Marty asks Barbara how she justifies going deep into debt for Brandons quixotic dream, she says simply, My son knows I have faith. This could mean faith in God, but I took it to mean that money was no object if it meant Brandon knew his mother believed in him. So when Brandon got it in his mind that he was going to be a Razorback, I was all in. The fact that he was considerably overweight in his early years results in some teasing, fat-shaming, and bullying; there's also some use of words including "ass" and "s--t." Of course, he was my brother and you do anything for family, but things were a little tougher for him. At the point when he hadn't shown up by 4, Brandon's brother, Marty got a concerned call from his mother and went to her home. During the summer of 2007, Bob acquired his real estate license and in 2010 acquired his brokers license and is currently the Executive Broker for Burlsworth and Associates. If it meant going over to Moms house to help him with homework, I wanted to be there. His faith, his family and his football, in that order. There are about 11,000 people in town and one unspoken rule: If it's Friday night, you're going to the Harrison High football game. director of photography Film Editing by David L. Hunt . Im sure he just got stuck in traffic, or maybe ran out of gas. I mean it was for me. We want Brandon here, but if he cant handle it I can see what I can do to get him to a smaller school, he said. And I remembered to do what other agents had advised me to do, I kept multiple lines open. Brandon also earned his masters degree at Arkansas before his playing career was done the first Razorback to do so. But as Marty Burlsworth, Brandons older brother and companion through it all, emphasized in an exclusive interview with The Daily Wire, Brandon made his football goals happen because he was relentless. Release Dates But with no scholarship offer coming from Arkansas, Brandon bypassed offers from smaller schools and accepted the invitation to be a preferred walk-on at Arkansas. And it was Brandons time. The mindset, which is inspired by former student Brandon Burlsworth, is all about doing things "the best you can," high school football coach Tommy Tice told "GMA.". I opened the door to Moms house and she was in a state. And then he walked out and there it was: BURLSWORTH. Hed be all over the line, right off the snap. Youll have all your coursework done and can graduate at the end of the year anyway., Yeah, he said with a smile. A deep dedication to our nations youth is a high priority of the Burlsworth family. Greater than my previous knowledge of a young man's winding road from small-town walk-on to home-state hero. On the way there, Burlsworth died an unthinkable death that shook the entire state. Eleven days later he passed on attending a Razorback ring presentation ceremony to drive to his hometown to take his mom to church. I kept track of how many might be left for Brandon.O.K., they gave one to that boy, thats 12 so far. It was my dream, too, and I sure worked hard at it. I wanted everything for Brandon, and within a few moments, it had all been taken away. The brothers age difference is the basis for one of the movies running gags, Martys discomfort at being mistaken for Brandons father. Greater uses Marty to critique misguided or deficient forms of faith prior to Brandons death. Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was an American football player who played for the Arkansas Razorbacks as an offensive lineman between 1995 and 1998. Marty Burlsworth, Brandon's brother, with Neal McDonough, who portrayed Marty in Greater. Catholic actor Neal McDonough costars in a Rudy-like faith-based inspirational sports biopic that dares to explore doubt as well as belief. The Olympic Gold Medalist shines light on her Hispanic heritage fueling her career. View Marty Burlsworth's record in Harrison, AR including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Along with Brandons rise, Greater equally focuses on the loss experienced by Brandons family, especially his brother Marty, and the questions about Gods goodness that are stirred by the heartache and grief. When I turned on to the street behind Moms house, I could see her driveway through this little opening between houses. With The Aid Of Marty Burlsworth. In 2001, "Eyes of a Champion, the Brandon Burlsworth Story" by Jeff Kinley was released. And then we were approached 11 years ago by Brian Reindl whos the producer- who had no experience in the filmmaking industry at all but had a passion for it. But as it got later in the evening and Mom got more and more worked up, I hopped into my own car to head over and see if we could find out what had happened. The film promotes Burlsworth as the greatest walk-on in the history of college football and there is an award the Brandon Burlsworth Trophy, which Marty oversees that is given annually to college footballs best player who began his career as a walk-on. Because we dont want to be there- that close- to some scenes thatll be tough to watch even being filmed. 2018 Burlsworth & Associates Real Estate in Harrison, AR I dont think anyone was at fault. When he reached his junior season in 1997, he was selected as one of the captains of the team and in the next two years, he received All-SEC honors. His jersey has been retired, his locker encased in glass, his spirit captured in a trophy awarded to the best college football player who started his career as a walk-on. For someone who had worked so hard and not only did he work so hard, but [for] the family to be backing him and supporting him and talking to him everyday and seeing him everyday and [him] moving on and going on to greater things and then for that to- boom- [and be] over. Marty Burlsworth remembers the day Brian Reindl came to Harrison to pitch his idea of making a movie about the life of Burlsworth's late brother, Brandon. (as David Hunt) (directed by) Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Stephen Endelman . But before all that, Brandon made one last trip to Fayetteville to visit with his Razorbacks teammates. The family respectfully declined. Thats the dream. If it meant bringing a basket of baseballs to the park so he could work on his hitting and pitching, I wanted to be there. As we walked by one of the pro shops, we joked to each other. Brandons short-lived career involved true honor and character, and thanks to the new film, his legacy will go further and live on as a model for others. Yeah, lets go buy some Colts stuff.. The latest videos from KNWA FOX24. From anyone who is struggling with God because of a loss theyve faced, especially one as devastating as a close family member, what wisdom would you share with them? I mean everybody knew. We understand that your home is important to you and we strive to walk you through the steps to get the most for your dollar. Sure, there's some creative license in the movie, but the message rings true. FAYETTEVILLE Marty Burlsworth remembers the day Brian Reindl came to Harrison to pitch his idea of making a movie about the life of Burlsworth's late brother, Brandon.. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Order Bulk SubscriptionsGet a discount on 6 or more copies sent to your parish, organization Black horn-rimmed glasses. I dont think I got there. He took my call, but I couldnt tell just how interested he was. Not as devout as his brother, Marty turns desperately to faith in a moment of crisis when he wants a miracle. He did not survive the accident and passed away on April 28, 1999. I dont how many times Id call to check in.Coach, ya need anything?Id sit every week with the newspaper. So we had talked to a group or two out of California that had pitched the idea but we just never were at peace or had any comfort. It would take 11 years - with Reindl financing the independent production himself when other investors dried up - but in 2016, "Greater" hit the theaters. Didn't buy it or rent it or watch it on DVD. The phone number for him is (870) 741-7472 (Windstream Arkansas, Inc). Itll be real cool.. We watched the game from this conference room at the top of the stadium. Public records for Marty Burlsworth range in age from 35 years old to 61 years old. One of my sons, who was in my car with me, started asking what was wrong, what had happened. And we were concerned that his faith would take a big backseatAnd we just werent up for that at all. In November 1998, the Razorbacks were 8-0, ranked 10th in the country, and playing at No. The present-day strand follows preparations for Brandons funeral and Martys internal struggle with doubt and nihilism, a struggle movingly realized by McDonough. Brandon wanted to do more, though. While the film might not give Burlsworth enough credit for what talent he did have no one goes from walk-on to All-American without some ability he did always seem to have a knack for doing what seemed impossible. We had to have the funeral at the high school gym. barbaraann@burlsworth.com. On Aug. 26, the movie about his life, Greater, opens nationwide. Greater than my limited understanding of the painful search for meaning every time a life ends so young. Brandon was so single-minded, so focused. Only 30 of 175 dioceses ordained an average number of priests at or above replacement level over the five years from 2016 to 2021, according to the report. He joined the team as a walk-on and eventually became an All-American . He was buried at the Gass Cemetery in Omaha, Arkansas, on May 2, 1999. As the tagline proclaims, Greater tells the incredible true story of dreamer Brandon Burlsworth who set his mind to joining the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and through great effort and commitment, accomplished just that. We drove it to death. The odds were against him and nobody was looking his way. Judea school district. Marty is an engaging speaker who presents a strong message of character, commitment, hard work and dedication that resonates with young and old alike. I want him here, buthellknow andwellknow., Coach, dont worry about it. Greater, though, looks to something more than this: something greater than any loss or tragedy. So before he started his senior year, I started working on getting my certification. Hes not going down.. Whether Im driving around town, past the baseball park where we used to play catch, past the Razorbacks signs on front lawns, I feel his presence. So when he was two hours late that evening, Mom started to get worried. It's a show of faith. And the only thing bigger than high school football in Harrison or anywhere else in Arkansas is Razorback football. He is married to Vickie who serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation. This has been a pretty big year for me tra. He is a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. His final game with the team was in the 1999 Citrus Bowl. At the point when he showed up, he saw the rear of a white vehicle that he from the start thought was Brandon's. you, Subscribe to The Daily Today, those glasses remain the symbol of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation brandonburlsworth.org. But Brandon would stay on campus, working painting the stadium, setting up dorms, things like that and taking classes. Id do anything I could for him. Harrison, Arkansas, United States. Brandons older brother Marty started the foundation after Brandons death in 1999. The Foundation also has operated the Eyes of a Champion program in cooperation with Wal-Mart/Sams Club optical departments to provide free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children in Arkansas; the program is now going nationwide. A shepherd during his younger brother's life, he would become a keeper of his legacy as well. His high school coaches couldnt believe his size when he came back for his junior season. Brandon doesnt start out with all that promise. Vickie Burlsworth is the Executive Director of the Foundation that she and Marty founded honoring Brandon after his passing in 1999. Had life turned out differently, Marty Burlsworth might be reflecting on his brother's pro football career during Super Bowl weekend. Trophy honors most outstanding Walk-On for twelfth year . Born In: Harrison, Arkansas, United States, siblings: Grady Burlsworth, Marty Burlsworth, place of death: Alpena, Arkansas, United States. Currently you are able to watch "Greater" streaming on fuboTV, Hoopla, DIRECTV or for free with ads on Peacock, Peacock Premium, The Roku Channel, VUDU Free, Tubi TV, Redbox, Crackle, Pluto TV, Freevee. There are about 11,000 people in town and one unspoken rule: If it's Friday night, you're going to the Harrison High football game. Not early or easily when it came to football, but eventually and powerfully. At that point, Arkansas Razorback Coach, Houston Nutt started the phrase after his demise, "Do it the Burls Way". Marty Burlsworth, Chairman/CEO and founder of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, is a resident of Harrison, Arkansas. 2022 by BBF. He spent as many days as he could in the weight room getting stronger. Second, while Brandons own faith never wavers, the film cross-examines Christian pieties and even faith itself to a greater degree than any other faith-based film I can think of. Renew or manage your subscription here. Steven D. Greydanus is the Registers film critic and creator of Decent Films. Vickie L Burlsworth is also associated with this address. The struggles that he had gone through to get where he was were over. Every chance he got, Burlsworth went home to Harrison, a town of about 10,000 in the Ozarks, near the Missouri state line. In the movie Im learning from Brandon and I think weve all learned from Brandon but I was right there by his side all the way, you know, backing him and supporting him as far as what he was doing in school and football and the challenges. Brandon Burlsworth found certainty in an uncertain world. Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on September 20, 1976 to Leo Burlsworth and Barbara Burlsworth. He told the family, "We don't want to take Brandon's faith out of this movie.". Marty says the finished product doesnt get everything exact, such as speeding up the time of events and taking conversations that happened over the phone and making them into face-to-face exchanges, but thats not a criticism just a nod to the difference between a book and a screenplay. Obese, unathletic and clumsy, Brandon confronts his shortcomings as sports-underdog movie heroes have ever done: through determination, hard work and a limitless capacity to absorb punishment, both physical and social. But this was on a different level. or school. Or Drew Carey, the comedian. Still, with each pick, even in the first round, you get more and more nervous. Its what he leaned on to work as hard. Asked what hes doing, Brandon says, Nothing, because he really hadnt given it a second thought. They are active members of the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Ar. He said he wanted to hold football camps and bring kids to his NFL games. Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. He was determined to drive home the same day so he could attend evening church service with the family. Brandon, Martys younger brother by 16 years, was tragically killed in an auto accident on April 28, 1999, just 11 days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Always why. Majority of the time she will join him for school appearances. And I didnt want him to always be wondering what could have been. Unassuming, devout and a little dense, he never drinks, never swears and never takes anything personally. There are about 11,000 people in town and one unspoken rule: If its Friday night, youre going to the Harrison High football game. A list of possible email addresses for Marty includes burlsworth@cox.net, mburlsworth@aol.com. It was 2005 and the . Its a good story and, you know, Neal McDonough struggling in the aftermath thats absolutely true. They are active members of the Northside Church of Christ. | Marty Burlsworth Discusses the Upcoming 2021 Brandon Burlsworth Football Camps. http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Remembering-Brandon-Burlsworth-/01475edd-989c-4a56-b3b0-ec6c138bcf1e, https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2016/august/brandon-burlsworths-story-of-triumph-over-tragedy-is-greater. We first meet him as an overweight young couch potato (Ethan Waller) with apparent delusions of grandeur: Hes convinced hes going to attend the University of Arkansas and play for the Razorbacks. Leslie Easterbrook plays Burlsworth's mother, Barbar. As quarterback Clint Stoerner accepted the snap and backed away from the center his foot got tangled up with Burlsworth, who was to his right and was backing up, trying to hold his block. They tackle that query via Burlsworth's much-older brother Marty (Neal McDonough), who, on the cusp of his sibling's funeral, struggles to understand why awful things happen to the innocent . The year is 1999 and Marty Burlsworth is awaiting the funeral of his 22-year-old brother, Brandon. All of Razorback nation mourned along with the shell-shocked residents of his Boone County hometown; after everything he'd overcome to reach all-America status, it seemed impossible even death itself had the power to stop him. Small sins lead to big sins, and big sins bring about a terrible spiritual darkness. Marty Burlsworth Discusses Brandon Burlsworth's Nomination for the CFB Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Marty Burlsworth Discusses Brandon Burlsworth's Nomination for the CFB Hall of Fame Class of. Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert are back to explain the stakes, place bets and analyze the most valuable players in the NBA Finals. Background Report. By his senior year, Brandon was an all-conference and all-state player and played in the states All-Star Game. properties, Build a downloadable list He called to check in a couple of times. For the next three years, Brandon started for the Razorbacks. This was the dream. Brandon was also the first Arkansas football player to complete his Masters Degree before playing his final college football game. The voices of faith, hope and trust or the voices of doubt, disbelief and despair?. Marty Burlsworth Discusses the Upcoming 2021 Brandon Pig Trail Nation / Jun 1, 2021 / 04:30 PM CDT. Marty and Vickie have three sons, two daughters in law, an adorable granddaughter Blake, and a precious grandson, Carter. He received many scholarship offers from smaller universities but eventually chose to become a walk-on football player for the University of Arkansas. Brian Reindl, writer and producer of "Greater," said he loved the opportunity to tell such an incredible story in his first-ever production. Arkansas doesnt have a pro football team I dont even know if a pro team could survive here. All-time overachiever Brandon Burlsworth had his life tragically cut short at the age of 22, but his impact lives on 17 years later . Marty Burlsworth, Chairman/CEO and founder of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, is a resident of Harrison, Arkansas. Sure, bring him on up for a game, he said. He was in the prime of his football career. If its difficult to describe the love for a brother, its impossible to explain the loss of a brother. Marty wont predict how the Razorbacks will finish in the SEC this season, but he will say that he believes Greater is the kind of film that people will want to see more than once because there are layers of life lessons. Not like my younger brother Brandon. Neal McDonough (L) plays Marty Burlsworth in 'Greater' (Hammond Entertainment). There are few actors in Hollywood brave enough to wear their Catholic faith on . He's been gone to a better place for almost as long. I go straight to the sports and see if any scholarships were offered. The University of Arkansas prides itself on doing things the "Burls Way.". "I wanted Brandon's story to be known." If there was anything inappropriate in it, of course that was all made up. He died instantly. It was 2005, and the Burlsworth family . As it turned out, it was a squad car, with officials there to convey the bad news. As they chat, Searcy whittles a face on a block of wood, a symbolic quirk with a meaning made nearly explicit in a startling line. That's not a boast. At present, through the Burls Kids program, the foundation works towards providing underprivileged youths a chance to visit Razorback and Colts football games. That's what Brandon did. 77), who was killed in a car accident days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999. SubscribeStart your Register subscription today. Chris Severio plays Burlsworth (No. He grew up in Barnstable, Massachusetts, graduated from Barnstable High School, and attended Syracuse University. Now, I was taking calls from the same stations about Brandons death.. Marty Burlsworth, 55, and who was 38 when Brandon died, says they were approached by Hollywood about making a film around Brandon's story many years ago. print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and the And the first call I made was to the recruiting coordinator at Arkansas. Mr. Severio sounds like a guy that Brandon Burlsworth would have been proud to have depict him in a movie, as a selfless, hard-working, humble, self-deprecating character. Theres no explanation for it. While others, including Marty's mother, Barbara, have accepted the loss and put their faith in God, Marty can not do that as he does not understand why God would take away his brother on the cusp of his stardom in the NFL. Predictably, trash-talking opponents laughed at him and called him names. Brandons family and friends came together to form the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in his honor. Follow him on Twitter. The play became known as the Stumble and Fumble, and Tennessee would go on to score the winning touchdown and eventually win the national championship at the end of the season. Other boys would go home after school got out in May and stay there until camp started in late July. The 22-year-old Burlsworth, who had been drafted by the Colts 11 days earlier in the wake of gaining first-group All-America respects as a fifth-year senior, was involved with a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer around 15 miles outside Harrison and was killed.
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